Genuinely one of my favorite bakeries in the Boston metro. Salt has a fantastic chewy chocolate…read morechip cookie, a ginger cookie with a good level of ginger flavor and truly one of the best croissants in town. I love chocolate croissants and this is one of my go tos for it. I've never had anything here I didn't enjoy and the prices are reasonable. So worth the visit if you're in the area, I come by every time I'm near Newton. I came around 1pm on my most recent visit and they still had a good stock of baked goods. It can get busy here but the staff do a good job moving people along. Some seating but definitely hard to get a spot during peak times. Street parking mostly so it can get hard to find a spot.

My visits to family in Boston always has a bucket list of bakeries, Salt was one I saw on social…read moremedia so I of course had to see what the hype was all about. 1. Cheese bread: very tasty 6/10 2. Ham and cheese croissant 8.5/10 3. Famed chocolate chip cookie 0/10 couldn't eat but one or two bites, cookie sat on counter and went stale with out anyone wanting to try it. For a cookie that has been so hyped up I was truly disappointed, and trust me, I have had my share of chocolate chip cookies from everywhere and can usually say good or at least decent things about them, maybe they had a bad batch? Probably would not go out of my way for SALT on another Boston trip.

the mochi there are very soft and when they made it the night before they have discounts, it's very…read morefair. The staff are also very friendly! They have very good hospitality :) But something I need to say. The desserts they have there are quite expensive. And I had to wait very long for a simple order.

I woke up with a very specific craving for mochi, and my dear husband gave in and drove me 20…read moreminutes to Crystal Bakery. We ended up getting two strawberry cream mochi, one mango cream mochi, and the mango pomelo sago. The sago was definitely on the expensive side for the portion, but it absolutely hit the spot and satisfied the craving. The mochi was the real star. The outer layer was soft, chewy, and pillowy, while the filling was light, creamy, and not overly sweet. The strawberry cream mochi tasted fresh and delicate, and the mango version was rich, fruity, and refreshing. Each one felt like biting into a little cloud. The mango pomelo sago was creamy and packed with mango flavor, making for a nice contrast to the mochi. Not exactly an everyday treat given the prices, but for a special craving, it was worth the drive and I'd happily come back.

Tous Les Jours is a reliable chain of French-Asian bakeries with several spots around Boston. We…read morestopped by this location to pick up cakes for a party. They had a decent selection of whole cakes, though it did feel a bit smaller than what we've seen at some of their other area shops. The cafe itself is spacious and clean, with plenty of seating if you want to stay and eat. They have the usual array of pastries and decent bread options on offer. During our visit, some of the hot food items weren't available, which was a bit of a downside. Overall, it's a good, consistent place to grab a quick snack, a coffee, or a specialty drink.

Service is lousy, order a hot latte, it was just lightly warm. Even there is 2 servers, one is…read moreworking hard. The other one just hold the cash register, didn't try to help the co-worker. The point it's not even very busy.

" New Floral Donuts just in time for Mothers Day " My…read morefavorite Donut shop with also a full menu of coffee, teas and boba galore. Has some new flavors yet again " The floral edition ". Just in time for Mother's Day . They sell out quick so come get yours . They also carry a yummy line of soups to explore. The vibe is friendly and welcoming. Hope to see you soon at Pon De Joy. Lots of parking so no worries on parking . P. S : I could not add any more pictures on Yelp they have a limit . To show the floral design(s) of the donuts .

This tiny small store in Newton Centre serves up several variations of what is now my favorite…read moredessert - mochi donuts. As I was never a big fan of (overly) sweet delights, I've never bothered to try them despite hearing about it until recently at an event. I was truly surprised as I didn't just take a bite BUT finished the whole thing in less than a minute (once again, a pretty big feat for someone who doesn't prefer sweet treats). It wasn't overly sweet like normal donuts and the texture is far more delightful and chewy as much as it was moist. The flavors were potent and quite addicting. I know I will now be visiting quite a bit as the price is also really decent for what you get. Wishing you the best for the rest of the year and an even better 2024! Cheers!

This place was so cute ! Laura and I got tres leches foam…read morelatte and Maria Luisa latte Owner and staff were super friendly and welcoming Love it

" Lots of bakery's in this area it's just ok"…read more I live in newton ma . This is where the old Starbucks was in Newton center. I miss the Starbucks here but oh well. In this area they have a few bakeries. This bakery is well advertised and hyped on social media. I was a bit disappointed. I thought the desserts were just ok nothing great. (Nothing compared to " Salt" Bakery in the same vicinity & it cost the same if not more like about $10 a pastry). I got a few desserts , Maria Luisa , Carrot cake , & Cookies & Cream. Tried some of each brought rest home. They were ok. The coffee is just ok as well not great . However, the ambience is exceptional. The people that work here are very nice . They make you feel welcomed. Nice chill spot with great aesthetics.

Whenever we see a Tatte Bakery & Cafe we always make a stop. It doesn't matter which location you…read moreare at, it is always top notch and consistently good. We love stopping here either for breakfast or for dessert after dinner. I love their lattes and almond croissants, they are sooo good. For my dessert it is always the tiramisu for me. The options are plentiful and they are all so good.

Stopped by Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Newton to grab a quick snack to munch on while waiting for a…read moretable to open up for dinner nearby. It's so funny, everywhere we went today there was a Tatte Bakery right next door. Guess it was a sign for us to get something from Tatte haha. I've honestly only ever visited Tatte a few times. Usually to get a drink or shakshuka. Today, we decided to get a pistachio croissant and an iced matcha latte. I love pistachio croissants with pistachio cream filling but I find that not many places around here offer that. It's usually just the croissant with crushed pistachios on top. This one, to my surprise, did have pistachio cream inside. Only had a little smear of the cream though. I found the croissant to be meh. The pistachio cream itself was tasty, however, the croissant was incredibly dry and crunchy. Must be a bit stale since we visited ~6pm/later in the day. 2.5/5 As for the matcha iced latte, it wasn't anything to write home about. It was bland. No real matcha flavor & to me, tasted like green colored milk. I'm sure they use some type of matcha powder to make the drink but this was absolutely no bueno. Unimpressed. Perhaps the worst matcha latte I've ever had. 0/5 Overall, not likely to revisit Tatte for these items. Staff was nice though!! Parking: street parking

Fabulous!!!!!!! Don't miss these great croissants! Couple of outside tables to sit. Not far off…read moreroute 9

The only thing worse the than drinks was the service. The employees definitely didn't want to be…read morethere and seemed like they didn't want anyone else there either. Drinks matched the attitude, lacking in anything desirable.

" My favorite in town " This place is really good …read more Boastful flavors of chocolate and coffee. The staff is all so friendly. Why wouldn't you want to try this place . It's my favorite in town for authentic chocolate . The vibe is welcoming.

Didn't get a chance to go or look at menu but was gotten a Matcha latte with oat milkfrom here and…read moreit was great. Will have to check out more.

Great spot for a sweet treat! The cereal and ice cream go well together, assuming you're craving a…read moreslap of sugar. It's fun that you can mix and match things as you please. They also took allergies seriously, which was very appreciated!

Day & Night Cereal Bar has separated from the franchise and relabeled to Sweet & Comfy. They are…read morethe same entrepreneurs providing the same quality service with a new look! We had a wonderful time here and enjoyed a few shakes before we headed home. I hope I am remembering correctly, they have oat milk, almond milk and whole milk. The cereal is blended in and topped off with a cookie and a few more cereal pieces. I would love to try the bowls next time! The cereal bar is a new business in this area of MA. There is one high table with 2 chairs and no other seating so it's more of a take it to go type of business. There's a few parking spaces on the street too for convenience. They also have a few merch items they are selling. Would love to purchase a shirt if that ever comes into production. Rodney was an amazing host. Hours will be expanding when new staff have been hired. I can't wait until then!

The service was flawless. From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed. Our server was very…read morehelpful when we asked for his recommendations. The food was outstanding. We chose to start our meal with the borscht and Solyanka. Both soups we served with a shot of house infused vodka. We devoured both and enjoyed them immensely. Next we had the chicken Kiev with mashed potato. It was perfect. Tender chicken stuffed with garlic and herbs that gushed out gently when cut Into. Amazing We also ordered the pozhasrky cutlet. Served with mashed potato. It was decadent. We finished with a shared dessert of sour cherry vereniki. Tender dumplings filled with sour cherry and served with a sweet cherry jam and sour cream. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We can't wait to return and sample some more.

They closed the restaurant because they had private parties there and didn't put it on their…read morewebsite or anything. I called them and ask them if they're open and they said yes. I wanted an order of handmade pelmeni which is on their summer menu as an entree. They acted like they didn't know how many came per order at first. They eventually said yes so when I arrived they told me kitchen closed for multiple parties but on the phone took my order. Then they said they can do the order of pelmeni in 40 minutes. You're listed as open until 10pm. Mark yourself closed if not open to walk in guests. I'll never go back.